I replaced an old medicine cabinet in the bathroom and have some patch work to do around the new one.?

Question

The remaining wall crumbled on the sides. What is the best way to repair the space between the remaining drywall and the cabinet?

Answer 1

I'll assume that the med. cabinet attaches or did, between studs. You don't state the extent of the damage but, to patch should take more than mud and paint.
If the damage extends into adjacent voids, between studs then you should repair it with new, and cut the old out as far as it can span two studs.
I'll assume it's 1/2 inch drywall, but no matter... Measure it and you may very likely be able to find culled pieces at HD or Lowes? If not, even a full sheet of drywall is cheap enough.
Cut out the damage, at a size that you can cut and isntall a new patch. Attach the patch with drywall screws, tape and mud the seams, allowing that you may have to do that in three LIGHT applications,.,,,sanding perhaps between each.
Once you've smoothed the patch and adjoining old drywall, prime it paint it and hopefully not worry about it again.

Rev. Steven

Answer 2

ok. here we go. remove all the broken drywall. and replace it with new. whe u remove it, cut a clean line so half of the wll stud is showing so u have somewhere to nail the new drywall.install the drywall but u dont have to make the joints perfect. cause then u need drywall mud. its a compound to go over the joints where the old and new meet. put the mud on liberally and smooth it out flat some u have a decent amount on both old and new drywall. let it dry and sand with sand paper till perfectly smooth. then repaint if nec.

Answer 3

Try using spackle, and then sanding with a peice of sanding paper...then paint over it and it will look new. :)

Answer 4

There is only one clear solution my friend.
Pink Caulk.